3.2 Cohesion Flashcards
1
Q
what is cohesion
A
when the hydrogen bonds hold the substance together
2
Q
how does cohesion make water different from other substances
A
the linkages make water more structured
3
Q
how does cohesion work in plants
A
as water evaporates, hydrogen bonds tug on water molecules further down
4
Q
the clinging of one substance to different substance:
A
adhesion
5
Q
how does adhesion help in capillary action
A
the adhesion to the cell walls counters the downward pull of gravity
6
Q
a measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid:
A
surface tension
